Responsibilities

• This part-time on-site position for approximately 20 hours per week is responsible for developing the Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. (BLF) donor base and growing financial support for operating, endowment, and the library’s special project needs.
• Supervision Received: Works as a team with the BLF Administrative Officer under the supervision of the Library Director with oversight from the BLF Board of Directors.
• Supervision Exercised: None
• Examples of Duties
• Works with the BLF Board of Directors and six standing committees to meet the BLF's mission of enriching publicly-funded library services by raising private funds to enhance collections, resources, and facilities.
• Uses verbal, written, and visual communication methods to communicate with current and potential donors about the BLF.
• Builds rapport and trust with donors in a manner that is compatible with the mission and vision of the BLF and Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
• Manages the BLF office with the BLF Administrative Officer.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes tasks to meet established goals.
• Engages in the research, composition, and submission of grant proposals for the library through the BLF. This includes focusing on large capital campaign grants, annual grants, and special projects, as requested by Library Administration and the Library Board of Directors.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of three years of progressive experience in fundraising, public relations, technical writing, or a similar setting is required.
• Five or more years of experience working for a non-profit foundation is preferred.